Octagon House Foundation
Octagon House Foundation
Learn from the past, live for today, teach for the future
Octagon House Foundation
Our Mission
The Octagon House Foundation was formed in 2014 to save and restore this landmark. A nationally, state, and locally recognized historic structure, the Octagon House is an artifact representing an era that forever changed the American landscape both physically and culturally. The mission of the foundation is to restore the structure to its original appearance. In doing so, the home will be a cultural and educational destination where visitors can experience the past, use those experiences for today, and teach future generations social inclusivity, healing, and equality. As the domestic octagon style was dubbed “A Home for All”, the social and cultural landscape of the time was one of racial disparity and enslavement. As the Octagon House is reborn, it will finally become the home for all, both the enslaved people who toiled in its construction and the Thomas family. Sharing their stories and immersing ourselves in their ways of life brings significance to those without a written history and illustrates how social prejudices impact our society today.
Smyth County History teachers visit the sites of holston Mills and the octagon House
We were pleased to have Smyth County teachers and administrators visit the Octagon House and Holston Mills sites. Our mission to learn from the past, live now, and teach for the future begins with our teachers, the greatest influence a child may have. We appreciate their desire, not only to learn local history, but to pass their knowledge to future generations.
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See the Octagon House from the air
Upcoming Fundraiser on 9/7/2024
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